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Council approves paratransit scheduling software; federal grant to cover majority of costs
Summary
Wichita Transit recommended and the council approved a one-year contract (with four one-year options) for paratransit scheduling and eligibility software; staff said 80% of the cost is covered by federal grants and the city’s 20% local match would be $129,812 over five years.
Wichita Transit staff recommended and the city council approved a paratransit scheduling and eligibility software contract intended to support current paratransit operations and future microtransit services.
Penny Fice explained the RFP process and said eight proposals were received; staff shortlisted and interviewed vendors and recommended Bridal Co. based on competitive cost, eligibility-determination tools and reporting capabilities. The proposed contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options.
Fice said 80% of the software cost will be funded with federal grants (Federal Transit Administration) and the city’s 20% local match over five years would total about $129,812; if all options are exercised the five-year contract would total approximately $649,061. The contract will support reporting requirements for federal grants and lay groundwork for future microtransit services.
After staff remarks and no public comment, the council voted 7-0 to approve the contract and authorize signatures.
Implementation will follow federal grant requirements and include eligibility and reporting processes required by FTA.
